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Hidden Forces

Demetri Kofinas
Oil Market
Digital Economy
Investor Positioning
American Politics
Artificial Intelligence
UAP
OPEC
Brent Crude
Neoliberal Order
Regulation
Public Interest
US Production
Energy Sector
Geopolitical Risks
American History
Taiwan
Social Media
FCC
Rudy Havenstein
Guyana

Get the edge with Hidden Forces where media entrepreneur and financial analyst Demetri Kofinas gives you access to the people and ideas that matter, so you can build financial security and always stay ahead of the curve.

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In Episode 440 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Paul Kingsnorth, a novelist, essayist, and former environmental activist who first came on many people’s radars during the Covid-19 pandemic with the publication of his viral three-part se... more

In Episode 439 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Douglas Rushkoff, a pioneering media theorist, best-selling author, and leading voice on how digital technologies shape societies, economies, and cultures.

Rushkoff and Kofinas spend the... more

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In Episode 438 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Charles Calomiris, former Chief Economist at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, about his forthcoming paper “How Stablecoins Will Transform Banking,” which is based on a presen... more

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In Episode 437 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Marvin Barth, founder of Thematic Markets and former Chief Economist for International Affairs at the U.S. Treasury, who previously served at the Federal Reserve and the Bank for Internati... more

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Recent Guests

Douglas Rushkoff
Pioneering media theorist and bestselling author
Episode: How the Internet Went From Counterculture to Technofeudalism | Douglas Rushkoff
Sony Kapoor
Economist, policy advisor, and investor
Episode: The Great Rebalancing: Why Debt, Demographics, and Politics Will Crush Forward Returns | Sony Kapoor
Jonathan Kirshner
Leading realist scholar
Episode: America Under Occupation: Truth, Power, & Imperial Decline | Jonathan Kirshner
Bruno Maçães
Geopolitical strategist and former Minister of European Affairs for Portugal
Author of World Builders
Episode: God Mode: The Technological Battle for Global Domination | Bruno Maçães
Sam Freedman
Former senior policy advisor in the UK's Department for Education and political analyst
Episode: Failed State: Inside Britain’s Governance Crisis | Sam Freedman
Vincent Deluard
Director of Global Macro Strategy at StoneX Group
StoneX Group
Episode: Investing in a World of Permanent Stimulus | Vincent Deluard
Edward Chancellor
Financial historian and award-winning journalist
Reuters Breaking Views
Episode: The Final Phase of the Debt Supercycle | Edward Chancellor
Weston Nakamura
Tokyo-based financial analyst and creator of Across the Spread
Across the Spread
Episode: Why Japan’s Elections Could Blow Up Global Bond Markets | Weston Nakamura
Joseph Wang
Chief Investment Officer at Monetary Macro and founder of Fed Guy, an educational media platform for financial market analysis.
Monetary Macro
Episode: Capital Flight, Trade Policy, and the Fate of the Dollar | Joseph Wang

Host

Demetri Kofinas
Host and media entrepreneur focused on providing insights into economics and geopolitics through expert conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • What a fool

    He doesn’t understand Iran and the Middle East.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nbfazel
    United States2 months ago
  • Starting to grow tired

    Really starting to become annoyed with always missing context of the second half. I'd easily support a version where the full podcast is released with ads. About to not even listen anymore since what's the point of always missing out on half of the episode

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Robert12345523645658
    United States3 months ago
  • Calls to a new revival

    A few years ago he was naïve but questing. Currently he’s banal. Shows what we can expect from the best of the current crop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sloe Anolder
    United States3 months ago
  • China

    China Good! US BAD! Really? How about doing a balanced interview? Demographics? Financial issues? Burgers? Other non-Han bigotry? Slave labor? Totalitarian leadership?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    andyg nfp
    United States4 months ago
  • A podcast that lost

    I used to consider Hidden Forces one of the best podcasts out there for deep, well-researched discussions on topics that few others were covering. Demetri had a knack for bringing on insightful guests and diving into complex subjects with a level of preparation that made each episode feel like a masterclass.

    Unfortunately, in recent months, the show seems to have lost its way. Episodes now feel much less structured, with Demetri often meandering through discussions rather than guiding them with... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Legsrunla
    United States7 months ago

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There are occasional critiques about the lack of structure or clarity in certain episodes, suggesting that some listeners seek a more streamlined approach to topics discussed.
The podcast is noted for its engaging and knowledgeable host, who has a genuine interest in exploring complex ideas with guests.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#215
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#233
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#207
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#86
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#132
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#209
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Great Rebalancing: Why Debt, Demographics, and Politics Will Crush Forward Returns | Sony Kapoor
Q: How does AI potentially change the productivity landscape as demographics decline?
AI may offer productivity gains, but the long-term effects of demographic decline can still stymie economic growth, and overvaluation issues remain.
The Great Rebalancing: Why Debt, Demographics, and Politics Will Crush Forward Returns | Sony Kapoor
Q: What do you think is driving the demographic decline in developed countries?
The demographic decline is driven by cultural factors, career penalties for women post-motherhood, and the delayed age of settlement for couples, among others.
The Great Rebalancing: Why Debt, Demographics, and Politics Will Crush Forward Returns | Sony Kapoor
Q: What is the core thesis that you put forward in Winter Is Coming?
The core thesis was that the capital allocation through the financial system globally had increasingly lost touch with real productive investment opportunities, driven by index tracking and short-termism.
Failed State: Inside Britain’s Governance Crisis | Sam Freedman
Q: What differentiates this crisis from previous ones of democracy, social conflict or economic upheaval?
Freedman notes that this crisis is less visible and connected to governance issues that affect citizens daily, such as difficulty in accessing services, making it harder for voters to recognize the core problems.
Failed State: Inside Britain’s Governance Crisis | Sam Freedman
Q: What is your background and what led you to write a book like this?
Freedman describes his experience in education policy and the desire to warn the incoming government about deeper systemic issues beyond the failings of individual leaders like Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden Forces

What is Hidden Forces about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intersections of economics, geopolitics, and finance, this podcast features in-depth conversations with leading thinkers, strategists, and advisors. Episodes cover a wide array of topics including global capital allocation, the implications of demographic changes, and the evolving landscape of power dynamics, particularly in relation to the U.S. and China. The discussions often revolve around current events and trends, offering listeners insights into pressing global issues and how they shape the financial and political landscape. Noteworthy about this podcast is the emphasis on high-profile guests whose expertise brings valuable perspectives to complex subjects, making it a go-to resource for those interested in understandi... more

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Recent guests on Hidden Forces include:

1. Douglas Rushkoff
2. Sony Kapoor
3. Jonathan Kirshner
4. Bruno Maçães
5. Sam Freedman
6. Vincent Deluard
7. Edward Chancellor
8. Weston Nakamura

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